I put in the NT option pack and my CD worked fine - Then I put in a blank disk and it said there was no CD in the drive. Any ideas? THANKS!!! dellano

Have you tried writing to the CD? Life is more painless for those who are brainless.

I can`t. The computer just says there is no disk in the drive. It`s hooked up correctly, but it won`t see any CD`s. Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a - NT Resource Kit installed

What software are you using to write data to the CDs? Life is more painless for those who are brainless.

I don`t have any software installed. I just need to backup some data onto CD`s Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a - NT Resource Kit installed

“CD-ROM, DVD and Read-Write Devices: CD-ROM drives offer a low cost way to read data files and load software onto your computer. CD-RW drives, also known as CD burners, offer the user a way to create their own custom CDs. DVD-ROM drives allow users to enjoy DVD video and sound on their computer. CD-RW/DVD combination drives offer the capabilities of both CD burning and DVD viewing. DVD-RW drives come in a variety of formats including +RW, -RW and double layer write capacity. These drives offer the user a way to create their own custom DVDs. Pay particular attention to purchasing the appropriate blank media (discs) for the type/format of drive in your computer.” To do the above, you need some software, such as “Easy CD Creator - Roxio.” There are other brands. Some of the older CD-ROMs are not able to burn a CD. Has your CD-ROM ever burned a CD? Is your computer able to read a CD that is furnished with software that you buy? Such as Windows NT, Quicken, etc. You said it worked fine. Doing what? CoffeeBreak

coffee is exactly right. If your machine doesn't have a CD Burner, then you won't be able to copy data to a CD, even if you obtain the burning software. What model Dell do you have, and/or what does the drive say on the front of it? Life's more painless for the brainless.